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    Thread: 24K Service
Post: RE: 24K Service

This is an old Post but...had my Gen 2 24K service done a little while ago here in New Zealand. Full service was $675 in our money, didn't think that was too bad. Same bike you may have seen on y...
Raphel Hayabusa Gen.II 15 7,982 08-07-2017, 05:34pm
    Thread: Scary news
Post: RE: Scary news

Been off-line for a while but ... Take care mate, sounds like you've got the right attitude though, what else can I say, can't find the words ...
Raphel Not Bike Related 49 13,914 23-12-2016, 03:33pm
    Thread: 2016 CALENDAR
Post: RE: 2016 CALENDAR

Minor glitch I'm sure, signing off guys, from NZ ...take it easy and safe riding !
Raphel Club Calendar 60 28,582 03-12-2016, 03:38pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: RE: Still limping ....

Got the all clear from the physio to start work next week, 105 days later .... Looking forward to getting back into the work stream I must say :-)
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 27-05-2016, 05:55pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: RE: Still limping ....

Week 14 off work. Thankfully I'm fully mobile now in terms of the feet, can walk but I can't run, plenty of re-hab with the physio but the shoulder still needs some time. Understand the term 'Ca...
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 19-05-2016, 03:38pm
    Thread: Petrol tank damage
Post: RE: Petrol tank damage

Sorry to hear that, did you get it sorted ? And how did it happen, sounds like someone hit it with a hammer but, no paint loss and the bike was still on its stand ,hmmm
Raphel General Discussion 15 2,948 08-05-2016, 04:06pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: RE: Still limping ....

Aussie Steve Wrote: (29-04-2016, 06:38pm) -- Lucky fella...I wrote my last Busa off by highsiding it round a corner into a ditch I broke my RH scapula and clavicle...had to have a plate put in I also...
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 30-04-2016, 04:15pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: RE: Still limping ....

pan Wrote: (14-04-2016, 01:54pm) -- Speedy recovery Raph-sta! Keep us updated... -- Now into week eleven off work. My mate who rides an MT-01 kindly took my 'Busa for a squirt over to Akaroa yeste...
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 29-04-2016, 04:37pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: RE: Still limping ....

Shordy Wrote: (12-04-2016, 08:37pm) -- All I heard there was KX500....classic. Look after yourself buddy.. -- Healing fast :-)
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 13-04-2016, 04:16pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: RE: Still limping ....

kozzo Wrote: (09-04-2016, 03:25pm) -- Cheeru mate.been reading your threads..us hayabusa riders are tuff bastards! [hr] Cheer up..comes with the job) -- I don't feel so tough but on the mend,and tha...
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 12-04-2016, 05:49pm
    Thread: Still limping ....
Post: Still limping ....

Thought I'd check in, been a bit broken up and nine weeks off work so far . Getting a bit old for falling off motorcycles at a young 54 ... All good and on the mend :-)
Raphel General Discussion 18 4,381 08-04-2016, 04:00pm
    Thread: CANCELLATION OF CALENDAR!!!!
Post: RE: CANCELLATION OF CALENDAR!!!!

kev11e Wrote: (29-02-2016, 09:41am) -- Geez, Raph, I feel (part of) your pain. Hope the healing goes well! -- Thanks Kev, Jumped into my trusty 380 today heading to the Hospital for an X-ray, only ...
Raphel General Discussion 23 3,095 01-03-2016, 05:46pm
    Thread: CANCELLATION OF CALENDAR!!!!
Post: RE: CANCELLATION OF CALENDAR!!!!

Keep the calendar going Batty, sorry .....I've been off-line due to a big off a few days ago Broke my leg in two places including the ankle. Ribs and internal bruising , I'll come right might take a ...
Raphel General Discussion 23 3,095 28-02-2016, 04:53pm
    Thread: 2016 CALENDAR
Post: RE: 2016 CALENDAR

Might have to order a copy for my office wall, nice calendar Batty ! That's me riding my '11 with my lovely wife on the pillion seat, in the nude, December 2013 Marlborough district, South Island N...
Raphel Club Calendar 60 28,582 31-01-2016, 03:41pm
    Thread: heli bars and risers
Post: RE: heli bars and risers

Not sure about Heli-risers but I've got a 'Soupys' bar riser on my Gen 2, 25mm lift . No restrictions on bars or levers . Took 15 minutes to fit 3 years ago, still enjoying the benefits. If you close...
Raphel Hayabusa Gen.II 13 2,792 19-01-2016, 04:36pm
    Thread: BUSA PIC OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER
Post: RE: BUSA PIC OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER

Hi Batfink, been out of the loop due to being displaced from home ( Earthquake repairs ) Nice to be back on line Too late to order a 2016 Calendar ? If not, let me know and I'll put a request throu...
Raphel Club Calendar 10 5,632 31-10-2015, 03:19pm
    Thread: Bad Tassie Acciedent
Post: RE: Bad Tassie Acciedent

Still struggling with the 'No Helmet' thing at my end .... No money coming out of my pocket
Raphel General Discussion 11 2,421 04-06-2015, 06:13pm
    Thread: Bad Tassie Acciedent
Post: RE: Bad Tassie Acciedent

Hmm, no donations from me until I can get my head around the big picture. Just being cautious ...
Raphel General Discussion 11 2,421 04-06-2015, 03:52pm
    Thread: Welcome to Winter
Post: RE: Welcome to Winter

itsmesteve Wrote: (02-06-2015, 10:34pm) -- Zoro Wrote: (02-06-2015, 10:07pm) -- Freezing this morning, 22 degrees. -- Time to break out the winter thongs -- We had a -5.7 a few days ago in Chris...
Raphel General Discussion 15 2,575 03-06-2015, 04:00pm
    Thread: how many ks could u do in a day
Post: RE: how many ks could u do in a day

Best I've done is about an 800k day and a ferry trip in between, don't know if I could stretch it out much longer than that. Day off tomorrow and not due back in the straddle cab till 11pm on Thurs...
Raphel Riding - Not Talking 36 8,280 20-05-2015, 05:47pm